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Top Canon Powershot SD1000 Camera Reviews
DC Resource wrote a review on the
Canon Powershot SD1000 and said: "Despite a few flaws, the
PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH is a nice improvement over its
predecessor, and a great choice for those looking for an
ultra-compact camera. Its combination of style, photo quality,
and performance make it one of the most compelling cameras in
its class."
Digicamreview wrote a review on the
Canon Powershot SD1000 and said: "The camera is fairly easy
to use, thanks to the mode switch. There is a good layout of
buttons and controls, although some of the options may take a
little time to get familiar with. The camera speed is good, with
a very good switch on time, rapid focusing time, quick shutter
response, quick playback mode, quick menus, and excellent
continuous shooting (without flash), although this becomes
slightly sluggish when using the flash."
CNET wrote a review on the
Canon Powershot SD1000 and said: "Most users will be pleased
with its excellent image quality and the useful, if not
extensive, feature set."
Canon Powershot SD1000 News Release Summary:
The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH Camera Takes Pictures That Pop
With Color, Clarity and a Dramatic Dollop of Eye Appeal
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 21, 2007 Call it Canon cachι, or
ELPH excellence, but the two newest, 7.1 megapixel entries into
Canon's legendary line of thin, trim, Digital ELPH cameras the
PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH continues to push the envelope
of easy image excellence, without leaving a telltale bump or
bulge when discretely deposited in a pocket or purse. ELPH
cameras are recognized by consumers from the tech-savvy to the
style conscious alike, as evident from the PowerShot SD600
Digital ELPH's rankings as the best - selling digital camera of
2006 according to The NPD Group's retail tracking service.
Indeed, the SD1000 Digital ELPH camera is set to take their
proven places out and about, from the high profile red carpet
walkways of premieres and parties and the scintillating stylista
demands of special nights on the town to cool and casual
anywhere/anytime outings. These Digital ELPH cameras remain the
alpha photo fashion accessories and the apex progenitors of
style and substance...often imitated, never duplicated.
The SD1000 Digital ELPH camera builds on Canon's original and
iconic box and circle design now so frequently replicated by
others while maintaining its own individual ELPH identity.
The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH offers consumers the choice of
either original silver or dual-tone matte black and silver
design case. The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH camera dispenses
with the contours of the PowerShot SD750 Digital ELPH model in
favor of a more, modern, minimalist aesthetic with cleanly
rendered lines and squared - off edges. Adding to the camera's
crisp presentation, the dual-tone model is edged in the
matte-black accent, in addition to creating an eye-catching,
matte black finish on the barrel of the camera's 3x (35-105mm
equivalent) optical zoom lens and the ELPH trademark "circle"
that rings the lens.
"Despite all of the emphasis on their sleek and stylish
stainless steel shells, The PowerShot SD750 and SD1000 Digital
ELPH cameras are first and foremost, Canon cameras with all of
the acclaimed quality, integrity, imaging excellence, design
innovation and intuitive engineering that we bring to our
products," states Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and
general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
DIGIC III
The "brain" of these new Digital ELPH cameras is DIGIC III, the
newest iteration of Canon's ultra-efficient (and proprietary)
image processor. The DIGIC III Image Processor accounts for the
camera's higher performance levels including faster start up,
autofocus and shutter response times, improved image quality and
more efficient power consumption; resulting in extended battery
life under typical shooting conditions.
With Canon's new Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology, the camera
can detect, lock on and track multiple human faces in a scene
simply by pressing the shutter button halfway. The face
detection algorithm automatically prioritizes and selects faces
and not simply the closest object (based on Canon's Intelligent
Scene Analysis/iSAPS technology). It will then optimize the
focus, exposure, and flash to ensure the best possible results.
Working in concert with Face Detection, the "Red-eye Correction"
feature helps to detect and correct red-eye during playback
mode. Images can be corrected manually while viewing photos on
the LCD screen. Canon's new Face Detection Technology makes for
even easier picture taking moments, helping users to ensure
in-focus smiles, and assist in the elimination of overexposed
faces.
Thanks to the DIGIC III Image Processor's more aggressive noise
reduction algorithm, the SD1000 Digital ELPH camera is able to
shoot at ISO equivalent speed ratings from 80 to as high as
1600. This increased sensitivity at the top-end allows the
cameras to utilize faster shutter speeds, significantly reducing
the effects of camera shake and subject movement during hand
held or low-light photography. In addition, both models offer
users the option of Canon's new "Auto ISO Shift" feature which,
at the touch of a button, can accurately increase the ISO up to
800, in order to help offset camera shake due to low-light or
unsteady shooting conditions.
Both cameras' big and bright 230,000 pixel LCD screens feature
Canon's new PureColor LCD and are constructed with a new
multi-level coating that reduces glare, suitable for brightly
lit environments. In addition, the new PureColor LCD offers a
layer of protection to that extra large three-inch LCD screen on
the SD750 Digital ELPH cameras and 2.5-inch LCD screen on the
SD1000 Digital ELPH cameras. The multi-level coating also
resists scratches, smudges and fingerprints.
The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH Camera
Through its signature squared-off and unobstructed flushed case
design, a modern twist on the traditional design triumphs of the
classic ELPH, the PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH camera
incorporates nearly all of the features of its slightly senior
sibling. Indeed, beyond the case design, the most noteworthy
differences are the PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH's 2.5-inch,
230,000 pixel PureColor LCD display, an optical viewfinder and
its use of the more traditional ELPH function setting button (as
opposed to the SD750's more integrated, Touch Control Dial).
The PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH camera weighs in at less than
4.5 ounces, and at 3.39 inches long, 2.11 inches high is
actually smaller than a deck of regulation playing cards. In
stores beginning late March 2007, the PowerShot SD1000 Digital
ELPH camera ships with a rechargeable battery pack, a 32MB SD
memory card, a USB interface cable, an AV cable, a wrist strap,
and Canon's software suite and sells for an estimated selling
price of $299.99*.
Direct Print
Like all PowerShot digital cameras, these newest additions to
the SD-series work seamlessly with Canon's petite compact photo
printers to deliver stunning high quality borderless prints.
Consumers simply connect their PowerShot digital camera to a
Canon compact photo printer-such as the SELPHY CP730 or PIXMA
mini260 models. Press the bright blue Print/Share button, and
within moments1, a brilliant, borderless 4x6-inch print begins
to emerge. It is that simple. Canon's compact photo printers are
PictBridge compatible, so they work with PictBridge enabled
digital cameras to provide users with excellent image quality
and ease-of-use, especially when paired with a Canon digital
camera.
Windows Vista Ready
As one of Microsoft's Premier Launch Partners, Canon is proud to
announce that all PowerShot cameras announced in 2007 are
Certified for Windows Vista according to Microsoft standards,
without any extra downloads or upgrades. Additionally, all
current models are fully compatible with other operating systems
including Windows XP and Mac OS X (Versions 10.2 - 10.4).
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial imaging solutions. The company is listed as one of
Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the
BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company, Canon
Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), is a top patent holder of technology, ranking
third overall in the U.S. in 2006, with global revenues of
$34.9 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
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